Conyers in Rockdale County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Unity Garden at Olde Town

Building our future through community commitment

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 10, 2023

1. Unity Garden at Olde Town Marker

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Unity Garden at Olde Town. Building our future through community commitment. , The Unity Garden at Olde Town represents our community's commitment to a better, diverse, and united Rockdale County. The Unity Garden was envisioned, designed, and built by the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019 as their legacy project for the people of Rockdale County. Further, the site represents the efforts of a diverse group of our community leaders. , Project Inception and Implementation. Starting with a community building exercise, the 2019 leadership class came to envision a true community landmark to represent diversity, unity, and legacy. , Led by Mr. Steven Bromell, CEO of Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc., the leadership class worked with City of Conyers and Rockdale County officials to design, approve, and execute the site creation. Further, the class raised all funds from private contributors to ensure a true community effort and gift to future generations. , Community Appreciation. On April 17th, 2019, the City of Conyers approved the official site name "Unity Garden at Olde Town" after receiving a recommendation from the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019. , The site was officially dedicated on May 2nd, 2019. , Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019 , Each year, the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce hosts the Leadership Rockdale program to educate aspiring leaders to learn more about our community and become engaged. The 36 members of the 2019 Leadership Rockdale class are: , Robin Barnes . Blair Barnhardt . Rob Betzel . Steve Bromell . Jamie Cabe . Nadine Campbell . Tanya Cobb . Thomas C. Dean, III . Riki Delamar . Jeff Easley . Stacy Emeri Watson . Ron Fairley . Santana Flanigan . Paige Fowler . Charlie Gasner . Vickey Hale . Toni Hannah . Noemi Hays . Regina Jackson . Brenda Landers . Lana Lane . Shamarius Mathis . Ben McCumber . Tara Nestich . Mandi Oeland . John Mark Oliver . Amanda Pilgrim . Michael Ramos . Jason Redmond . Talesha Savage . Ritchie Spivey . Narrene Taffe . Laura Tuck . Nancy Williams-Oharume . Jennifer Wolfe . Maureen Wood

The Unity Garden at Olde Town represents our community's commitment to a better, diverse, and united Rockdale County. The Unity Garden was envisioned, designed, and built by the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019 as their legacy project for the people of Rockdale County. Further, the site represents the efforts of a diverse group of our community leaders.

Project Inception & Implementation. Starting with a community building exercise, the 2019 leadership class came to envision a true community landmark to represent diversity, unity, and legacy.

Led by Mr. Steven Bromell, CEO of Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc., the leadership class worked with City of Conyers and Rockdale County officials to design, approve, and execute the site creation. Further, the class raised all funds from private contributors to ensure a true community effort and gift to future generations.

Community Appreciation. On April 17th, 2019, the City of Conyers approved the official site name "Unity Garden at Olde Town" after receiving a recommendation from the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019.

The site was officially dedicated on May 2nd, 2019.

Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019
Each year, the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce hosts the Leadership Rockdale program to educate aspiring leaders

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to learn more about our community and become engaged. The 36 members of the 2019 Leadership Rockdale class are:

Robin Barnes • Blair Barnhardt • Rob Betzel • Steve Bromell • Jamie Cabe • Nadine Campbell • Tanya Cobb • Thomas C. Dean, III • Riki Delamar • Jeff Easley • Stacy Emeri Watson • Ron Fairley • Santana Flanigan • Paige Fowler • Charlie Gasner • Vickey Hale • Toni Hannah • Noemi Hays • Regina Jackson • Brenda Landers • Lana Lane • Shamarius Mathis • Ben McCumber • Tara Nestich • Mandi Oeland • John Mark Oliver • Amanda Pilgrim • Michael Ramos • Jason Redmond • Talesha Savage • Ritchie Spivey • Narrene Taffe • Laura Tuck • Nancy Williams-Oharume • Jennifer Wolfe • Maureen Wood

Erected 2019 by City of Conyers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 2019.

Location. 33° 39.968′ N, 84° 1.108′ W. Marker is in Conyers, Georgia, in Rockdale County. Marker is on Green Street Southwest east of Travis Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 890 Green St SW, Conyers GA 30012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conyers Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dinky (about 300 feet

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 10, 2023

2. Unity Garden at Olde Town Marker

away, measured in a direct line); Sherman at Conyers (about 400 feet away); “Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler (about 400 feet away); City of Conyers (about 500 feet away); Rockdale County (about 700 feet away); Rev. Henry Quigg, D.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); House of Seven Gables (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conyers.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.